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DN62 UFD

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,690 mi
Last recorded104,690 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 UFD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 104,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread and edge worn 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window front (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread and tyre edge worn 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2026 104,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread and edge worn 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window front (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread and tyre edge worn 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 100,253 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 X CRACKS N/S +O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 93,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 86,014 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 80,088 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides [225/55/17 run flat] (5.2.3 (e))

warning light on dash

Pass 25 May 2021 72,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 72,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively noise (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 70,776 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 66,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,601 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 58,601 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,040 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,817 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 47,787 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 35,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 35,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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DN62 UFD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN62 UFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DN62 UFD registered?

DN62 UFD is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is DN62 UFD safe to buy?

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